"Alice Does the Math for Humpty" Original Watercolor on 8x10 inch medium weight hot press watercolor paper. Click on image to see enlarged
I did this painting as a sample for an illustration portfolio. It is a scene from "Through the Looking-Glass" by Lewis Carroll, in which Alice encounters Humpty Dumpty. Here is a quote from the book:
`You don't know what you're talking about!' cried Humpty Dumpty. `How many days are there in a year?'
`Three hundred and sixty-five,' said Alice.
`And how many birthdays have you?'
`One.'
`And if you take one from three hundred and sixty-five what remains?'
`Three hundred and sixty-four, of course.'
Humpty Dumpty looked doubtful. `I'd rather see that done on paper,' he said.
There are a lot of fun little things in the painting: a dragonfly, a rabbit, also Tweedle-dum and Tweedle-dee in the background. The column on Humpty's wall has a relief sculpture of the Cheshire Cat.
4 comments:
Oh to have the patience to produce such detailed work. The more I see such work the more I think about giving watercolour another try. Thank you. I notice you are following my blog thanks for that also I look forward to seeing more of you great work.
I agree with Ralph, you must have great patience to accomplish this wonderful piece. Always love coming by your blog. Enjoy your day.
Thanks Ralph and Carol for your comments!
It's a fantastic piece of work. Lots and lots and lots to enjoy and look at for a long time.
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